Blogger has been having a problem with the 'reply' button, and I haven't been able to respond to any of your comments on my own blog as the dialog box won't open. Hopefully, this will clear up soon as I am told this has been happening intermittently since last year. This is the first time I have had it myself. Hopefully it will get back to normal within a day or two. I will still be visiting your blogs as soon as I can. Has anyone else had this problem?
Today (1-24-26) we are expecting 10 inches of snow followed by ice. It was 21 inches and hopefully it will be even less. It is not supposed to start until approximately 11.00 p.m. These photos for today were taken a few years' ago after another snowstorm. Our feathered friend arrived after I had filled the feeders and the water bowl. He stayed around long enough for me to take these photos.
Timothy the Tufted Titmouse is thinking about that one....
and finally came to this non-conclusion.
Here's a bit of information I found online: "Birds will eat snow if water is not readily available but providing fresh, liquid water to birds in freezing temperatures is essential for their hydration and feather maintenance. You should not give them hot water. Use a heated birdbath to keep water just above freezing (36 to 40 degrees F.), as too-hot water can freeze on feathers and cause severe issues. Unfrozen water helps them maintain feathers for insulation."
He sighed and went back to important matters.
That's how it goes on a Saturday Morning at the Bird Feeder.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you all are safe and warm this weekend.
For our International friends to translation widget on the side bar.
Photo 1:
"Hello, I am a Tufted Titmouse. I will be out in a minute. I am sprucing up my tuft."
Photo 2:
"Here I am, it's not perfect but the lady with the black box says I am always beautiful."
"She thinks we're beautiful too."
"We are - but not modest."
Photo 3:
No words.
Photo 4:
"I am thinking about that one."
Photo 5:
No words.
Photo 6:
"Knock, knock!"
"Okay, I'll play. Who's there?"
Photo 7:
"Lettuce!"
"Lettuce who?"
Photo 8:
"Lettuce in, it's freezing out here."
Photo 9:
No words.
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These are wonderful titmouse photos. And he has a whole peanut! Do you have an independent heating source? They are calling this snowmageddon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginny and yes, when I three whole peanuts out there, the titmice handled them no problem. Snowmageddon? Yikes! If the electricity goes out we're going to have to wrap ourselves in a lot of blankets!
DeleteGood Morning Denise!
ReplyDeleteFor me, when I try to comment, I get an error message first, and only on the second click is it accepted. This has been going on for a while, but Google can't seem to fix it, or I can't log out using the button either!
It's good to know how birds drink, and another great story about that beautiful bird; it looks so funny with its hair.
Have a lovely Saturday, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works again soon. Hugs, Elke
Greetings Elke :) I have had that too, last week I think. I woke up this morning and everything seemed back to normal. Thank you for your encouraging words. Glad you enjoyed my post. Hugs, Denise
DeleteI have had your problem of commenting on my own blog in the past but not lately. It will come right eventually, though a nuisance.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are nice, Denise.
Thank you Margaret, and my problem with the reply button has been fixed :)
DeleteTufted Titmouses are expanding their range into southern Ontario. Wonderful little birds.
ReplyDeleteI read about that David and yes, they are wonderful little birds :)
DeleteDenise, you sure were an adorable child, love that graphic. hope your sweet bird friends stay safe through the coming storm, prayers for you and your family that the storm is not as bad as THEY have been screaming about it.. and that your power and heat stay on
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandra :), so kind of you and glad you enjoyed. I always worry about them when the weather is bad. I worry about our homeless and hope they seek shelter. There are those who drive around looking for them. The inches they at first predicted has now gone down by over half. Fingers crossed for everyone!
DeleteLove all the photos. We've got that storm coming our way today too.
ReplyDeleteI stopped the replying to comments on my blog a long time ago so couldn't tell you if there is a problem here.
Thanks Ann and I will be thinking of you as you go through this storm :)
DeleteNo problem for me. I just clicked the REPLY on your blog and it worked just fine. Beautiful picture of that little cutie eating snow :-))
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie, everything was back to normal when I woke up this morning :)
DeleteGorgeous photos! Stay safe in the snow.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, I don't aim to be going anywhere once it's started. At 3.40 p.m. it's cloudy but not dark clouds and there is a bright sun getting through :) Whatever is coming won't arrive until late evening.
DeleteCute little birdie. That's a big peanut for a little bird. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda and yes it is, but he makes the effort look easy :)
DeleteMorning Denise and I enjoyed the chit chat at the feeder
ReplyDeleteI do love tufted titmouse...I love how pretty the Bluejays are but DANG as my Grandma said pretty is as pretty does and they don't 'does' very pretty such bullies
We have freezing rain heading our way starting as snow and sleet around 4 pm
by 11 freezing rain thru Sunday.
Hugs cecilia
Thank you Cecilia, so glad. He's a little darling isn't he? And yes the Blue Jays are as feisty as all get out. Take good care of yourself with that snow and freezing rain. Hugs, Denise
DeleteI've been told by someone she can't reply on my blog. I don't know why. I can't feed to birds. My barn cats are proficient hunters and birds gathered round a feeder is smorgasbord to them. You did get some good photos to the bird.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting Sandra. There is a blog I can't comment on but that's Wordpress. Maybe it's to do with this glitch I have been having. I'll try again later. At this point in time the issue I was having has resolved itself. I can understand why you don't feed the birds. Glad you enjoyed my photos, thank you :)
DeleteI hope you ride out the storm, however it eventually unfolds.
ReplyDeleteI appeciate that, thank you John! :)
DeleteYes I had issues with Blogger and I even reset the settings and followed the directions. I can reply but it doesn't go to the commentor unless I use an alternate screen. If you go to the Blogger help page and ask a question, you may find directions to help.
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me know Val. Fortunately the comments were back to normal when I woke up this morning. I did a little happy dance when I realized :)
DeleteI've seen this on blogs, two of them and then both I was able to comment below later last night or afternoon. I forget which.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Ivy. It's back to normal now thankfully :)
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DeleteYou have such a sense of humor. The storm started for us last night and we only got a couple of inches, if that much. But round two is tonight.
ReplyDeleteStay warm and safe.
Thanks for the compliment Yogi. I try my best to bring a smile :) Good luck on your round 2. You stay safe and warm also.
DeleteLovely post!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anne, I appreciate that :)
DeleteI had a flock of grosbeaks empty what was left in one of the feeders. I'll try to refill tomorrow when temps a bit warmer and before the snow starts.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever seen a grosbeak here. We had a raccoon at the feeder last night and I was surprised because there hasn't been one here for months :)
DeleteGreat photos and funny! Chilly chilly! :-D
ReplyDeleteHappy you like them and it certainly is :) Thanks Ananka, continued healing to you my dear.
DeleteBlogger is having a hissy fit lately. It'll straighten out eventually. Love today's birds. Good luck with the weather.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is! I keep seeing various problems off and on, not only with me but other blogging friends. Thanks Jeanie, you too :)
DeleteThank you for all the good advice blogging friends. When I woke up this morning, the reply button was working.
ReplyDeleteIf you took those photos, they are just so beautiful. I like to learn about the birds. I have wondered how they were going to survive this storm that is coming!
ReplyDeleteI did take these photos (when my hands were steadier) and thank you so much. I enjoy learning about them too and I had the same thought.
DeleteYes, blogger was doing weird things for many of us yesterday (me included) ...
ReplyDeleteIt does seem to be okay today (fingers crossed) ...
Lovely Saturday Bird Post.
Stay warm and safe in the storms - they have featured on our BBC news.
All the best Jan
Thanks for letting me know Jan :) let's hope they have figured it out and we don't have any more problems for a while. I'm glad you enjoyed my post. Thank you also for the stay warm and safe wishes. My brother-in-law in Germany has been watching our news about the weather. All the best to you too.
DeleteI got some great photos of a tufted titmouse today too. And snow is coming in my direction too. I love seeing your shots, and I hope you're not getting too much more snow than the 10 inches you mentioned, hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteHi Erika :) I look forward to seeing your photos and will pop over soon. You stay safe in your snow too :) I will be interested to wake up in the morning and see what's what. Hugs, Denise
DeleteBello pájaros. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteGracias, me alegra mucho que te gusten los pájaros. Te mando un beso.
DeleteThe titmouse is very cheeky. When we have something new for our birds, the titmouse is the first to investigate. Fresh water is a big hit with birds in our back yard. We think they tell all their feathered friends!
ReplyDeleteWord gets around very quickly :) Thanks Kay!
DeleteAdorable Post. Thank you for making me smile.
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Linda, so glad you enjoyed :)
DeleteThe tufted titmouse looks a very cute bird. I love his little tufted crest. Thank you for the reminder to us all about how birds need fresh water every day especially in these cold days. I hope you didn't get too much snow and that you are able to stay safe and warm. Have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteI agree Beverley, it is an adorable little bird :) you are very welcome for the reminder. Thank you! I don’t think it was as heavy as some have had to deal with. I will know more when it gets light out there.
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